Sold|$2,975
Machine Age Copper Executive Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age copper executive desk lamp with brass and chrome accents. Features a stepped waterfall
Copper, Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Round Table Lamp by Chase Brass and Copper
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Littleton, CO
Machine Age chrome round table lamp known as the "circle" lamp produced by Chase Brass and Copper
Chrome
Streamline Art Deco Machine Age Desk or Table Lamp in Copper and Chrome
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Machine Age desk or table lamp in copper and chrome. A chrome base, on which rests the
Chrome, Copper
Art Deco Machine Age Dual Arm Chrome & Frosted Glass Table Lamps w/ Bakelite
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco Machine Age table lamps, produced in America circa 1935, exemplifies
Chrome
Machine Age Chrome Lamp with Blue Glass Ball Details
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco chrome lamp with pale blue glass ball detail. Shown with drum shade in silk.
French 1930's Art Deco Machine Age Chrome & Starburst Etched Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Machine Age table lamp was realized in France circa 1935. It features a two
Chrome
Sold|$2,975
Art Deco Machine Age Spherical Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age Design in Chrome with Glass Disc Center and Hand Blown Glass Ball Details
Sold|$2,275
Pair of Machine Age Chrome Uplights
Located in New York, NY
Chrome with glass ball and blue mirror fittings.
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp Manner of Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco machine age chrome desk lamp. Manner of gilbert Rhode. Classic Art Deco, 1930s design
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Machine Age Chrome Lamp with Glass Ball Details
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome Art Deco lamps with stylized bases. Lamps have chromed ball feet and a
Sold|$1,475
Machine Age Glass Rod Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chrome lamp with double glass rod detail.
Machine Age Art Deco Chrome Lamp with Blue Glass Ball Details
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Machine Age Art Deco table lamp with pale blue glass ball detail and chrome fittings
Pair of Machine Age Glass Rod & Chrome Lamps with Ebonized Bases
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco lamps with stylized glass rod columns and Machine Age detailed chromed
Sold|$750
Machine Age Magni-Ray Work Light
Located in New Windsor, NY
Iron, chrome and glass convex lens comprise the Magni-Ray work light. Newly wired with a two way
Chrome, Iron
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Machine Age Table or Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco skyscraper style table or desk lamp is beautiful and exceptional. It
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$2,975
Pair of Machine Age candleabra lamps
Located in New York, NY
Macassar,Chrome with glass rod fittings
Sold|$1,200
Machine Age Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Ball, Maple Base and a Chrome Bell Shape Shade
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Machine Age Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Ball, Maple Base and a Chrome Bell Shape Shade.
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Desk Lamp by Markel in Chrome, Bakelite and Black Enamel
By Markel Corporation
Located in New York, NY
This Machine Age Art Deco desk lamp by the Markel Corporation features a streamlined U-Form design
Chrome, Enamel
Sold|$1,800
Art Deco Machine Age Blown Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Machine Age Blown Glass Lamp Tiers of Steps Glass with Chrome Fittings
Sold|$1,500
Machine Age Spun Aluminum Table Torchiere
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous chrome and spun aluminum Art Deco table lamp with stepped base and skyscraper radio tower
Sold|$3,475
Pair of Machine Age Glass Rod Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Glass rods,chrome fittings with ebonized walnut.
Art Deco Machine Age Directoire Style Chrome Desk Lamp in the Manner of Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Machine Age Directoire style chrome desk lamp in the manner of Adnet. This elegant desk
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Mirrored Uplight with Glass Ball Embellishment
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous Art Deco Machine Age uplight was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamp in the Manner of Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco Machine Age table lamp is superb. Created in the manner of Walter Von
Glass
Pair of Machine Age Glass Spiral Lamps Designed by George Sakier
Located in New York, NY
Stylized Art Deco hand blown glass lamps with spiral design. Lamps have ebonized
Pair of Machine Age Lamps in the Manner of Walter Von Nesson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco lamps with Machine Age design. Lamps are chrome with fluted design
Space Age Italian Steel Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Italian steel table lamp, made in the 1970s in good conditions, the three steel tubes are rotatable
Steel, Chrome, Cut Steel
Sold|$3,900 / set
Walter Von Nessen, Table Lamps, Chrome Metal, Burlap, USA, 1930s
By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome-plated metal and burlap fabric lampshades designed and produced by Walter Von
Chrome
Sold|$2,700
Pair of Modernist Chrome Table Lamps
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Minimalist, machine-age modern constructed chrome table lamps with chrome shades. Chrome plated
Chrome
Machine Age Glass Rod & Chrome Floor Lamp with Ebonized Base
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco floor lamp with stylized glass rod columns and Machine Age detailed chromed
Chrome Cylinder Table Lamp by Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A polished chrome cylinder table lamp attributed to Von Nessen. On / Off switch near top of the
Chrome
Space Age Steel and Murano Glass Table Lamp by Nason for Mazzega, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Particular steel and Murano glass table lamp designed by Nason for Mazzega, made in the 1970s, in
Steel, Chrome
Exceptional Pair of At Deco Machine Age lamps In the Manner of Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
These very special lamps feature four concentric rings of amber bakelite tiered with chrome
Schnazzy Jay Spectre Chrome Desk or Table Lamp
By Jay Spectre
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great machine age designed Jay Spectre for Paul Hansen shiny chrome desk or table lamp having dome
Chrome
Sold|$875
Art Deco Bakelite & Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age style chrome and enameled desk lamp. Has bakelite base with chrome
Chrome
Art Deco Revival Extruded Aluminum and Chrome Base Table Lamps - A Pair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco Revival / Machine Age extruded aluminum table lamps with chrome base and accents
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold|$1,971 / set
Art Deco Matching Pair of Chrome and Glass Table Lamps, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
chrome stems have a mid-way band of circles giving the lights a slight modernist / machine age feel. The
Chrome
Sold|$2,250
Pair of Bakelite & Chrome Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Machine age style chrome lamps with bakelite base, lucite detailing, and linen shades.
Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp by Bosi & Cie – Model Ilrin 135, France 1930s
Located in Weesp, NL
Stunning Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp by Bosi & Cie – Model Ilrin 135, France 1930s Elevate your
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$575 / set
Pair Black and Chrome Art Deco Hurricane Boudoir Lamps
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Garniture style lamps, with original hurricane glass shades. American Art Deco, Machine Age
Chrome
Sold|$1,245
Industrial Art Deco Desk Lamp in Chrome
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco table or desk lamp with Machine Age design. Lamp has stylized stepped base
Sold|$14,500
Art Deco Cobalt Glass & Chrome Airplane Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding Machine Age airplane lamp is a wonderful, extremely rare example of superb Art
Pair of Glass Rod, Ebonized Walnut, & Chrome Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age style lamps with glass rods, ebonized walnut detailing, and chromed base
1970s Jay Spectre Pair of Chromed Desk Lamps with adjustable light intensity
By Jay Spectre, Paul Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Hanson, with Machine Age inspiration, chromed metal shades with white lacquered inside to reflect the
Chrome
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Desk Lamp in Chrome and Bakelite
Located in New York, NY
newly re-wired.This lamp really exemplifies the Machine Age movement on Art Deco in America.
Rare Planet Lamp Designed by Nessen for Chase
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Chrome ball, with bakelite trim - "Planet" lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen. The chrome is bright
Chrome
Sold|$1,245
Art Deco Colbalt Blue Glass Rod Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
lamp exemplifies the Machine Age movements influence on Art Deco in America. Newly Rewired with custom
Art Deco Streamlined Cylindrical Form Table Lamp in Glass & Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Machine Age table lamp was realized in the United States circa 1935. It
Nickel
Sold|$4,975
Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age chrome desk lamp with adjustable articulated pivot points, counterweighted cantilever
Chrome, Steel
Art Deco Chrome Urn-Shaped Up-Light with Glass Ball and Mirror Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco machine age chrome urn-shaped up-light. A white enameled interior holds a
Chrome, Enamel
Art Deco Chrome and Glass Machine Age Lamp
Located in Devon, England
A very nice Art Deco table lamp or bedside lamp. It has a metallic chrome base and a light green
Chrome
Sold|$1,845
Streamline Art Deco Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
of polished chrome and really exemplifies the machine age influence on Art Deco in America. Newly
M.G. Wheeler Beige Sight Light Saucer Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
overall aesthetic is more Machine Age with it’s steel construction and handsome chrome arch. The sturdy
Metal
Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black Clock Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Deco / Machine Age design, was crafted with streamline patterns. Solid construction in polished
Steel, Chrome
Ronson 1938 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Geometric
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
tapered cone knob like this one. A fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, crafted with streamline
Enamel, Steel
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art deco machine age chrome table lamp, circa 1930s. The lamp is in good working
Chrome
Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table Lamps by Chase Brass and Copper 1930s
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Littleton, CO
Beautiful pair of art deco chrome table lamps by Chase Brass and Copper . Ca. 1930s. Shades are
Chrome
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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